On this Independence Day,let us pledge

Hi everyone,
Our beloved India has been through all sorts of turmoil in the recent past. Many of us have been mere spectators during the times when horrific incidents have happened and numerous countrymen have endured tremendous pain and suffering. There have been people who have actively taken up the initiative to help out affected citizens in whatever way they can. There have been others who have tried their best in an indirect manner to help out as much as they can. And then,there have been some who have simply watched things unfold from the sidelines. They read about such things in the newspaper,watch reports on TV and thats the end of it. They do nothing else. Either they are too involved in their own life and dont care about their own country and their countrymen,or they think that nothing can be done about the situation. They believe that the Government or the concerned authorities will do it. And I am sad to say that a majority of the people (especially the youth) constitute the 3rd category.

I'm not at all blaming anyone or pointing fingers at anyone. All I wish for,and I'm sure it is the same what all of you wish for too...is a progressive India that is driven by fresh minds,is free from corruption,has religious harmony,responsible citizens and a solid foundation of youth. Let us dream of an India which will proudly surge forward in all areas,be it Technology,Manufacturing,Agriculture,Medicine,etc...And importantly,let us dream about making these things happen. Let us look at realising this dream and not just letting it remain a distant hope.

Naturally the question arises,how can this be achieved? Well,the answer is there right in front of us. The power of YOUTH is unmatched. Fresh minds,modern thinking, aggressiveness, intolerance towards injustice,ability to stand up and be counted,etc are all qualities of us...the youth!!

It is WE who CAN make a difference. Obviously the task at hand seems to be unrealistic, even impossible. But if everyone pitches in,and does his own share of work in whatever way he can,it can be achieved step by step. Let every person decide which field he wants to contribute to and how. Once the decision has been made,he must persist with it and carry out his responsibility as best as he can. That should be his individual challenge. By winning numerous such individual challenges,we will then win a tussle. By winning numerous tussles,we will win a fight. By winning numerous fights,we will win a battle. And by winning numerous battles,we will finally win the war and realise our collective dream.

The process is very long,but we have to make a start. The sooner we start,the more are the chances of us realising our dream in our lifetime.

So today,on the occasion of our country's Independence Day,let us all pledge to do our share of work towards making India what she deserves to be. Let us pledge to free our country from the shackles of corruption,terrorism,injustice,casteism. Let us pray for the bravest of souls...our soldiers who fight for us. It is because they are awake,fighting the enemy,that we can sleep peacefully in our homes. Think of all the brave souls who laid down their life in the freedom movement. Let their sacrifice not go waste. Let us pledge to try as best as we can to contribute...directly/indirectly/financially... however. Remember,every kind of contribution is nevertheless a contribution.

As far as possible,please do not treat this email as simply a message to be forwarded to your friends. Please think over it for a minute and then forward it. Think about what you CAN do,not what you cannot do. Every one is empowered with something or the other. Promise yourself that you WILL do something or the other to make things better. Remember,EVERY person counts.

Jai Hind

Parashar Joshi
Proud to be an Indian

Waiting for 31st August!!!

I'm so bushed man...literally. This horrible schedule has really taken its toll on me. It's absolutely idiosyncratic. As if weekly changing shift timings weren't bad enough,these bastards just seem to get more and more merciless and crazy. Imagine,you are told in the middle of the week that your timing has been changed,and that the new timing is effective from the next day onwards. This just flared me up. What kind of behaviour is this? But no,there was still more to come. On the 3rd day of this abruptly-changed-shift timing-week,the cab driver arrives at your home 1 hour early and tells you that your shift has now been preponed by 1 hour. This was really the limit. Now I'd really had it with this bloody company. They call themselves a 'professional' company. Is this professional behaviour? In the first place,since they prepare the shift rosters on Saturday for the entire week,cant they have the courtesy to inform us of the changed timing on that day itself? How the hell can you allot a guy a certain weekly timing on Saturday and then change it abruptly on Tuesday?? Is this professionalism? The cab driver comes to your place and tells you that your timing has been changed again. Is this professionalism? Can't those assholes sitting in the administration department make a simple phone call to the employee and intimate them a few hours prior atleast?

Sorry,this is NOT professionalism. It is nowhere even close to being professionalism. This kind of behaviour is worthy of a stupid private primitive collection of workers who call themselves a 'company'. It is simply NOT the behaviour expected from a company who proclaims itself to be one of the top 5 companies of its kind in India.

I'm simply suffocating in this miserable environment. I know I have to SOMEHOW put up with this for 12 more days and the reason why I have to do it,but it's really really easier said than done. These past 4 weeks have really tossed and turned me around like anything. My heath is suffering like never before. Singing and riyaaz have been completely overshadowed. Mentally,I'm exploding inside...

Who am I...?

I look around everywhere and I see no one. No one like me. Everyone's different. Actually,the truth is that everyone's the same,I'm the one who's different. It just baffles me like crazy. I mean,what's wrong with me? How can it be that I just cant seem to fit in the scheme of things like other people do so easily? Am I totally insane? Or am I meant for other things,something else?

I mean,just take a look at this stupid poem. I find it absolutely insane and fuck shit. Whatever I went (and am going) through during this entire placement' process is the EXACT opposite (and more) of what is described in this bloody poem.

And when I look around,I find everyone's the same as described in this damn poem. I'm really bewildered.... I'm just so radically different from the crowd. I just cant somehow accept this kind of mindset. I mean,its just NOT me! I never ever dream of getting good 'placement',and then feeling on top of the world just bcoz my efforts have paid off, waiting dreamy eyed for that ever-so-important offer letter, desperately waiting to join that oh-so-wonderful company, and wondering when that day will finally come when I'll get my first ever paycheck. Bullshit!! To hell with the company and to hell with the paycheck. It's simply NOT my cup of tea.

Sorry,I'm simply not that kind of person who wants this and the likes of it. I'm not the 9 to 5 job kinda person. And I dunno why,but I've come to a point where I HATE people who are like that. Even if that person happens to be my better half. I DESPISE such people and their lives. My blood begins to boil when I hear people making statements like "Oh so you'll be getting your first salary!!" and "Oh so you've joined your new job!! you must be so happy!!"

I mean cant these people just take a break? Stupid fools.....I really pity such human beings.

Until this time,I used keep wondering endlessly what was wrong with me and why I wasn't like all these other people. But today I'm proud that I dont belong to this class of mediocre rats. I'm proud to be what I am.

And one thing is for certain,whatever happens of me in my life,I'll never change my path come what may.

Wish i could turn back time...

Today I realise just how right my Mom was....today even I would gladly give up 10 years of my life in return for 1 year of college life. I remember,whenever she used to say this I used to have a smirk on my face...I was totally certain then that I would NEVER EVER get to a point where I would make such statements. But how wrong I was...just 1 month after stepping out of college I find myself making the exact same statement...

Yes,I used to hate engg like hell. Yes,I used to long for that day when I'd be free of the shackles of engg. Yes,I used to be totally frustrated at having to go through the torturous semesters of engg. But today I realise just how narrow minded I was. I never ever looked on the positive side of being that engg environment....The other side of things.... My classmates,spending those precious moments in the college canteen,parking,bunking lectures....Addiction...discussing about cricket...the inter-college cricket tournaments every year....the pride of playing for your college...the disappointement of having lost close matches every year....preparing meticulously for Addiction...the feeling of eternal bliss after having performed well on stage...The only Traditional day where I'd dressedup as a Bhatjibua...I guess the list is endless.

What a fool I've been not to realise the value of these precious moments at the right time. Today I truly understand the meaning of the saying "You understand the value of something only when its no longer there". Wish I could go back in time and live it all again. And this time I'll live it the way it was meant to be. Wish I could go back...